When exactly during the menstrual cycle can an egg
be fertilised?
A ripe egg is released 14 days before the onset of the
next period. After being released either from the left
or from the right ovary it moves through the fallopian
tubes towards the uterus. If an egg unites with a sperm
from the man while moving through the fallopian tubes,
it can be fertilised. That is possible, if a woman has sex
a few days before the egg is released or the same day
the egg is released.
Since most young girls have very irregular periods, It is
almost impossible for them to know the date of their
next period. Therefore it is also difficult to know when
there is an egg ready to be fertilised.
A girl's menstrual cycle can easily be affected by
stress, sorrow, travelling or other changes in a girl's
life. Even if a girl has had regular periods for some
time, they may suddenly become irregular. Most women
and especially young girls cannot rely on counting days
to avoid pregnancies, as they can never really know
whether there is an egg ready to be fertilised or not.
There are no "safe days" from pregnancy!
